1. Name of the Band and how did you get the name:

WILLIES JEEP, taken from World War II

2. Members of Band and instruments each member will be playing:

Akila Senanayaka – Guitar
Shevon Rajasekara – Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Ajantha Hettiarachi – Violin, Vocals
Shehan Perera – Bass Guitar
Ryan Arasacularathne – Vocals
Arland Fernando - Drums

3. Who are your Influences individually or as a Band:

Doobie Brothers, Bellamy Brothers

4. What kind (genre) of music do you guys play?

Mostly oldies, pop

5. When and how was the band formed?

We formed the band 2 months ago. We got together through a choir

6. What is the musical background of its members?

Have sung in choir

7. Has the band performed live before?

A) When and where?

At Mount Lavinia Hotel in Mid June

B) What is the best part of a live performance experience?

Enthusiasm, excitement and entertainment

C) How do you know when you’ve connected with the audience?

When you feel they go along with the music

8. Have you participated in Onstage before?

No

9. What are your expectations of Onstage?

To perform well enough. Get exposure but we really hope that everyone enjoys our music

10. What do you hope your band will get out of Onstage?

The experience

11. What happens after Onstage?

Continue to be an ultimate solid instrument of Sri Lankan music industry

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